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Stations of the Cross will be prayed at St. Patrick Cemetery, outside the mausoleum, DeKalb Pike, East Norriton, at 5 p.m. All are welcome to share in this observance of the Passion Jesus Christ.

St. Francis of Assisi School, 601 Buttonwood St. Norristown, holds an open house and tours, 8:30 to 11 a.m.. or 12:45 to 2 p.m. Information: 610-272-0501.

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Registrations for basic computer courses for the Spring Term are being accepted at Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library Computer Lab, 1001 Powell St, Norristown. Classes in the Welcome to the Web Course begin April 10 and in the Computer Essentials Course begin the week of April 16. Registrations will be ongoing until the courses are filled. Registrations must be done in person in the Lab and payment of class fees must be made at that time. Contact the Lab for more information about the courses offered and class fees. Information: 610-278-5100, ext 141. Or visit our website at www.mc-npl.org, click on Computer Lab.

Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. Fourth Ave., Royersford, holds story times on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. for children of any age. Free; no registration required. Evening Book Discussion Group for adults will discuss “The Last Time I Saw You’ by Elizabeth Berg. New readers welcome. Information: 610-948-7277 or www.mc-npl.org, choose the Royersford Branch.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, offers Mother Goose Story Time, 10:15 a.m. for children from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old with stories, songs and rhymes. Tales for Tots for children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old will be at 11:15 with Miss Linda and her puppet Lucy and includes stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. Reading Romp for children ages 2 to 5 is at 1:30 p.m. with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. All are free; registration required. Opening Gray Matter Reception will be at 4 p.m. Guitar program with Matt Richards will be 6 p.m. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St., Ambler, hosts programs for children and adults including Miss Michelle’s story time at 4:30 p.m. Information: 215-646-1072 or www.wvpl.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, has Baby Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities are specially designed for babies, 6 to 23 months. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

ORGANIZATIONS

Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women meet 6 p.m. Michael’s Deli 130 Town Center Rd. Celebrating National Women’s History Month . RSVP to 610-945-6643.

Forteniters Club will meet at St. Patrick’s Hall, DeKalb and Chesnut streets, Norristown, at 5 p.m. for socialization followed by a dinner hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church.

LeTip, professional referral network, meets Thursday mornings at the Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, to learn more about other members’ businesses and exchange referrals. Information: Greg Sarian at 610-878-8426.

HEALTH

Community Chiropractic, Drs. Mark and Kristin Legnola, 1717 Swede Rd, Suite 106, Blue Bell, will see new/first time patients to March 23 for a special minimum donation of $40 to Make-A-Wish Foundation. The doctors are trying to raise $10,000 for the organization. The appointment includes complete health history, orthopedic & neurological exam, initial x-rays (if necessary), report of findings. To make an appointment, call 484-688-0664.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Butler Pike and 4 S. Ridge Ave. Information: 610-220-6303.

Nar-Anon support group for families and friends of drug abusers meets 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville. Overeaters Anonymous meets at noon at Conshohocken United Methodist Church, Sixth Avenue and Fayette Street, Conshohocken. Use Sixth Avenue entrance.

Morning STAR Ministries: Christians United Against Addictions, a support group to achieve healing through Christ in their lives and lives of those that are affected by the results of an addictive and compulsive behavior lifestyle, meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Fellowship House, 515 Harry St., Conshohocken. Information and directions: Ted: 484-744-3662 or Page: 215-620-7961.

Norristown Family Comedy Night will be at George Washington Carver Community Center, 249 E. Jacoby S. Norristown, Information or tickets, call 610-277-7260. Tickets, $7 in advance; $10 at the door, can be purchased at the Carver 9 a.m. to noon, at the website: wwwGWCARVERCENTER.org or at the door.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, hosts story time at 10:30 a.m. with Miss Michelle singing and playing the guitar Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

ORGANIZATION

Dance California dance group meets Fridays (except first Friday of the month) for buffet dinner at 6:45 p.m., beginners’ lesson at 7:30 p.m., intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m. and dance party from 9 to midnight at Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. Cost: $12. Information: 610-558-4556.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting at 6:30 p.m every Friday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall at 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. All are welcome to open meetings.

Collegeville Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 Main St., Collegeville.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: 215-923-7900.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Stony Creek Anglers 27th Annual Memorial Clean Up, 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. meet at the Bocce Court in Elmwood Park and dress for the weater, waders, if possible. Gloves and bags, hot and cold beverages, snacks and lunch provided. At 1 p.m. there will be trout stocking for the nursery and Kepner and Stony Creek. This will provide authorized community service for students and others needing signed verification. Event this year in memory of Bill Shrader. Information: Charles Wood, 267-438-2572 after 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. only.

Second annual Easter Egg hunt hosted by Hogs and Heroes Foundation will be 1 to 4 p.m. at Upper Merion Township Park, West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. Deluxe easter basket raffles, and more, including the Easter Bunny Contact Rachel @ 615-484-9936 for more info.

Lower Providence Community Library’s 13th Annual Wine Tasting, “A Novel Affair,” will be 7 to 10 p.m. at the library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville. Sample six specially selected wines while enjoying the fine food, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and coffee donated by local establishments. Music will be provided by Sound Advice Disc Jockey. Activities raffle of several gift baskets filled with items and gift certificates donated by local businesses, a 50-50 drawing, and televised “March Madness” basketball. Tickets may be purchased in advance in the library. Tickets are $45 each when purchased in advance or $50 at the door. All proceeds are used in support of the library. Information: call 610-666-6640.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to 3-year-olds, and at 11:15 a.m. for children 4 years and older. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville, book sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase. Easter egg hunt on the lawn will be held rain or shine. Hunt starts for ages 5 and under at 11 a.m.; 6 and up at 11:15. Both start promptly; allow time for parking. Information: 610-287-8360.

Blood pressure management program will be presented from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the George Washington Carver Center, 249 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. The program includes blood pressure screenings, a presentation on blood pressure management at 11:15 a.m. and a cooking demonstration at 12:30 p.m. Participants can enroll in the Heart360 program at www.heart360.org/gettogoaltakecontrolphiladelphia. The American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association, the municipality of Norristown and the George Washington Carver Center are co-sponsoring the program.

Thrift Shop of the Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is a large selection of clothing for the entire family, household items, books, tapes, movies and more. Donations of clean and usable clothing and household items accepted during shop hours.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Debtors Anonymous meets 8 to 9:15 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Old Welsh Road (Route 63), Huntingdon Valley. This is a 12-step program for people with money problems and debt. Directions and information: Alan at 215-239-5152.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed AA speaker meeting at 10 a.m. every Saturday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall at 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. Closed meetings are for alchoholics only.

Double Trouble, a support group for those personally affected by mental health issues and drug and alcohol, meets 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Friends Connection of Montgomery County, 700 E. Main St., Norristown. Wheelchair accessible. Information: 610-292-9922.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily and noon Monday through Friday at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia.